What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler I 1st shift position at Westrock Coffee?
The Material Handler supports the Single Serve personnel and is responsible for several production-based duties including but not limited to: moving inventory (both raw and finished) in and out of the production area, staging machines with proper materials, and stacking and wrapping finished goods on pallets.
Primary Job Duties:
- Arrive 15 minutes early to shift to get work instructions from Single Serve Leadership.
- Accurately interpret work orders and other instructions to ensure proper materials and specifications are being followed.
- Ensure that all machines are staged with adequate materials to perform necessary work orders.
- Assist in breaking out Operations Support team members during lunch and breaks.
- Execute material changeovers on select machines frequently throughout the shift
- Accurately complete all required quality checks and paperwork
- Move raw materials from the inventory area into the production area and finished material to shipping area for transport.
- Operate an electric or manual pallet jack in a safe and proficient manner.
- Stack finished goods cases onto pallets following the required pallet patterns.
- Stretch wrap and secure pallets for shipping.
- Clean work area, machines, and equipment in order to aid the operators
- Perform other duties as assigned by management; tasks are not exclusive or limited to duties specified on this list.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
- Follow all required work safety procedures to include wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform all duties and actions in a safe manner and continuously monitor areas to ensure that safety procedures are being followed.
Qualifications:
- Forklift/Motorized Pallet Jack certification or ability to become certified.
- Previous experience in manufacturing/production environment.
- Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate comfortably and work with co-workers in a team environment
- Ability to display sound logic and attention to details.
- Must demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Ability to read department documents and reports.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled
